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Dec 15, 2020
2 min

winter essential oil diffuser blends

Post contains affiliate links. Winter is nearly here. We’ve decked our halls and while it’s still *technically* fall until December 21, m...

Tara Lenney

Dec 6, 2020
3 min

a glam winter wonderland

Transforming homes is what we do every day of the year, but it is an extra special treat to get to transform a client’s house for Christm...

Tara Lenney

Dec 2, 2020
6 min

our christmas home tour

This is our first (and only!) Christmas that we’ll spend in our rental house. When we were packing our old house we didn’t know what type..

Tara Lenney

Nov 18, 2020
4 min

a modern + colorful thanksgiving table

When it comes to holiday decorations, classic is great, but I’m personally a HUGE fan of non-traditional color palettes. Maybe it’s because

our guide for a (nearly) stress-free move – part 2

Tara Lenney

Nov 6, 2020
11 min

our guide for a (nearly) stress-free move – part 2

We are onto Part 2 of our tips for a (nearly) stress-free move! Approaching this in the right order will save you time from doing things...

our guide for a (nearly) stress-free move - part 1

Tara Lenney

Oct 23, 2020
7 min

our guide for a (nearly) stress-free move - part 1

Quick Disclosure: Some of these links happen to be affiliate links which means when you click the link to purchase something on this page...

Tara Lenney

Oct 16, 2020
2 min

fall essential oil diffuser blends

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Tara Lenney

Oct 9, 2020
10 min

building a home on a modest income

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6 beginner-friendly houseplants you can totally keep alive

Tara Lenney

May 1, 2020
4 min

6 beginner-friendly houseplants you can totally keep alive

The beginner's guide to keeping houseplants alive Quick Disclosure: Some of these links happen to be affiliate links which means when you...

the 5 things we're doing to freshen our homes for spring

Tara Lenney

Apr 18, 2020
4 min

the 5 things we're doing to freshen our homes for spring

(Alt. title - scrubbing every germ from your house during Corona season) This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commissi...

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A pretty house is great and all, but making a home is about SO much more than that. From design and food, to simplicity and hospitality, my life's work is to help you enjoy your home to the fullest and to share it with those you love.

Let's make home your happy place.